2009 Lada Niva vs. 2006 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Forenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Forenza would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Forenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Forenza (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Forenza should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Niva weights approximately 220 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Forenza.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Suzuki Forenza (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Forenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lada Niva | 2006 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Lada | Suzuki |
| Model | Niva | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
